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Brazil electoral integrity: fraud investigations and rising irregularities
As the 2026 elections approach in Brazil, several security and integrity issues have emerged. The Superior Labor Court (TST) has issued an alert regarding electoral harassment in the workplace, following a significant rise in complaints to the Labor Public Ministry (MPT).
In Paraíba, the Pardal app has recorded 472 reports of electoral irregularities, a figure that already exceeds the total from the first round of the 2022 elections. Additionally, the Federal Police launched Operation Heterônimo in Cabedelo to investigate a fraud scheme involving 11 different identities used for electoral registration, with suspected links to registries in Santa Rita, Benevides, and Brasília.
In Rio Grande do Norte, the Pardal app has logged 616 reports of irregularities, primarily concerning electoral propaganda in public spaces. To address security, the Civil Police of Rio Grande do Norte will operate 78 duty stations during the election period.
On a national level, the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) and the General Electoral Prosecutor's Office (PGE) have signed a protocol to combat political violence against women, aiming to strengthen prevention and monitoring mechanisms.
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Brasil · FAURGS · Justiça Eleitoral · Paraíba · Pardal · Polícia Federal · Procuradoria-Geral Eleitoral · Rio Grande do Norte · Siade · TSE · Tribunal Superior Eleitoral · Tribunal Superior do Trabalho
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The MPT recorded 95 complaints in August, more than double the 46 cases from the previous month. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rio Grande do Norte recorded 616 complaints, with Natal having the highest number at 194. www.blogdobg.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The TST published an alert to guide voters and companies on electoral harassment. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Fraudulent registrations were identified in Paraíba, Pará, and the Federal District. saobentoemfoco.com.br · paraiba.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Pardal app recorded 472 complaints in Paraíba, surpassing the total from the first round of the 2022 elections. cbnparaiba.com.br · diariopb.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Federal Police are investigating the use of 11 false identities by a single individual in Cabedelo, Paraíba. saobentoemfoco.com.br · paraiba.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The TSE and PGE signed a protocol to strengthen the prevention and monitoring of political violence against women. www.tse.jus.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Pardal app has received 472 reports of alleged electoral crimes and irregularities in Paraíba. cbnparaiba.com.br · diariopb.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The TST issued an alert to guide voters and companies on electoral harassment. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rio Grande do Norte has recorded 616 reports of possible electoral propaganda irregularities via the Pardal app. www.blogdobg.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Federal Police launched an operation in Cabedelo, Paraíba, to dismantle an electoral registration fraud scheme. saobentoemfoco.com.br · paraiba.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The MPT recorded 95 complaints in August. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br